Sibling discounts: $100 for second camper, $150 for each additional sibling

Unlimited congregation scholarship match

Our goal is to make camp affordable for every family. We believe so much in the transformative power of camp that we are committed to helping you find every discount, scholarship, and grant you qualify for and to making the application process easy and confidential.

Questions? Please contact our registrar Kim Press, who is ready to answer all of your questions and help you with the application process: KPress@urj.org or call 415-991-0259.

Tuition Assistance & Deadlines

URJ Camp Newman Scholarship Fund. See tab below on “how to apply” starting in January 2018.

Additional community scholarships available. See tab below on “how to apply” starting in January 2018.

Starting in November 2017: Apply to other available funding sources (see “How to Apply” tab for resources).

January 2018: We will post the application here in January. (Can only be submitted AFTER your child is enrolled in camp, your deposit is received, and you’ve applied to other available resources – see below.)

How to Apply

Follow these easy steps to apply!

REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR CAMP NEWMAN

If you plan to send your child to Camp Newman, Register them now! Don’t wait until you hear about scholarships – there may not be any space left by then! Please note that you’ll need to register & pay a deposit before filling out the Camp Newman Scholarship Application, which will be available on our website starting in January 2018.

Please note that we expect families to approach any and all funding sources available before applying to Camp Newman for aid.

APPLY FOR A FIRST-TIME CAMPER INCENTIVE

If your child will be attending Camp Newman for the first time, you may be eligible to receive a first-time incentive grant! Incentives are available nationwide, with various conditions and amounts. Please contact our Registrar, Kim Press (kpress@urj.org or 415-392-7080) to see if you are eligible. If so, she will provide you with details on how to apply.

DETERMINE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD & BEGIN PAYMENTS

We expect families to help contribute for camp as a demonstration of your commitment to the camp experience. This also factors in your favor when applying for other financial aid. Make plans to pay what you can afford, and begin making regular payments as soon as you can.

APPLY TO ALL AVAILABLE LOCAL COMMUNITY SOURCES

Did you know that most congregations have scholarship and discretionary funds available to help send children to Camp Newman? For Summer 2018, we are also offering a 100% congregational match! Contact your Rabbi, Cantor, Educator, and/or Congregational President. They will inform you of the congregation’s application requirements.

Many community-based Jewish organizations also have camp scholarship programs. Contact your local or regional Jewish Federation, or other Jewish family-servicing organization to find out about availability. Please note: If you are in the East Bay or San Francisco Federation regions, please fill out the Camp Newman Scholarship application – see Step 6.

REACH OUT TO FAMILY & FRIENDS

Be willing to ask! Every member of a child’s support network – grandparents, aunts & uncles, close family friends – stands to benefit when a child has a transformative experience at camp. That is why they are often so willing to support a child in their family attending camp.

Available Online: Jan 2018 | Deadline: April 2, 2018 | Award Notification: First week in May

After you have exhausted all available financial resources above, families who still need additional funding should complete a Camp Newman Scholarship Application – which asks for contact and financial information, and a report on how you did in acquiring scholarship dollars from others. We will notify you of our decision by May 15th. Click button to apply now!